Did you start the new year all fired up to lose weight?
Is that going well, or have you already lost some of your energy and determination. If so, you’re not alone.
Weight-loss motivation is tricky. It seems to be there one day, and gone the next. [Read more…]
My answers from “7 Keys to Successful Weight Loss”
Key # 1 – Always move forward!
Today’s date here: Current day
Key # 2 – What worked before
Low carb, plus one fruit and several vegetables each day
Exercise every day around 4pm
Change pre-dinner food to lower calorie, low carb foods, no wine
Key # 3 – My excuses
Health issues, injuries
My stomach hurts
Stress with writing
Meals out, people wanting me to join them
Injuries that limited exercise
Key # 4 – My finish line
Incentive: Smaller jeans, my “island dress”
My picture: At healthy weight, stomach is flatter, clothes fit well, better energy, more confidence, stay motivated for exercise and fitness
Me at the finish line: Running, playing tennis and golf, great energy, enjoying good health
Key # 5 – My roadblocks
Need for nurturing, comfort leads me to wine, snacks, desserts
Not motivated for exercise
People when we are eating out, celebrating, enjoying restaurant dinners with husband
Key # 6 – My support people
Husband, sisters, my writing, my blog
Key # 7 – How I will learn and grow forever
Take yoga class
Personal trainer at health club
Do more writing, study in my field
You’re probably familiar with the old game “He loves me, he loves me not.”
Using a flower such as a daisy, you pull off one petal at a time. As you remove each petal, you alternate saying the phrases, “He (or she) loves me, he (or she) loves me not.”
Whichever one you say as you pull off the last petal will answer the question, “Does he (or she) love me?” [Read more…]
Natalie rushed into my office and sank into my client chair. “Sorry I’m late,” she began. “I had a terrible week, and almost didn’t come in to see you today!”
“You look pretty stressed,” I responded. “So what’s going on with your weight-loss efforts?” [Read more…]
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Article: Creating Weight-Loss Passion
Passion! What a strange word for a weight-loss program. If you’re struggling with motivation, passion is the last thing on your mind.
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Worksheet: How to improve passion and energy
Use this worksheet often, especially during times when you feel stuck or need a boost to your motivation. … keep reading
Worksheet: Ten Reasons WHY I want to Lose Weight
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